Jacksonville
USA
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida by area and the 13th most populous city in the United States. Located in northeast Florida, it's a consolidated city-county with a metropolitan population of over one million residents. Known for its beaches, the NFL team Jacksonville Jaguars, and its growing economic sector.
Average cost of living€2,381.60
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€506.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,159.20
1-bed flat (outside)€920.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,932.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,656.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,656.00
sqm outside center€1,288.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€161.00
Internet€50.60
Mobile plan€41.40
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.30
Monthly pass€50.60
Taxi start€2.76
Gasoline (1 l)€0.78
Leisure
Cinema ticket€10.12
Fitness club€24.84
Education
Preschool (month)€874.00
Intl. primary (year)€10,120.00
Demographics
Population 971,319
Metropolitan area population 1,680,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ No state income tax
- ✓ Relatively low cost of living
- ✓ Great diversity of jobs and economic sectors
- ✓ Access to beautiful beaches and outdoor activities
- ✓ Young and dynamic population with average age of 36.3 years
- ✓ Growing infrastructure
- ✓ Warm climate year-round
- ✓ Tax benefits for businesses
Disadvantages
- × Heavy traffic and vehicular congestion
- × Hurricane season
- × High humidity during summer
- × Limited public transportation
- × Urban sprawl
- × Rising real estate market due to internal migration
- × Car dependency